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Chelsea FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Chelsea FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Sat 16 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45' · FT 45'
Cole Palmer 54' 1–0
Nicolas Jackson 61' 2–0
Y 42' James McAtee
Conor Gallagher 52' Y
Y 63' Gustavo Hamer
Y 74' Max Lowe

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Madley
  • Assistant 1 Harry Lennard
  • Assistant 2 Nicholas Hopton
5 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 11.4 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Manchester City FC 5 15
2 Arsenal FC 5 12
3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 5 10
4 Brentford FC 5 9
5 Leeds United FC 5 9
6 Liverpool FC 5 9
7 Everton FC 5 9
8 Hull City AFC 5 8
9 Newcastle United FC 5 8
10 Chelsea FC 5 7
11 Ipswich Town FC 5 6
12 Manchester United FC 5 5
13 Nottingham Forest FC 5 5
14 Sunderland AFC 5 4
15 Crystal Palace FC 5 4
16 Aston Villa FC 5 4
17 AFC Bournemouth 5 3
18 Coventry City FC 5 3
19 Fulham FC 5 2
20 Tottenham Hotspur FC 5 2

Head-to-Head

4
2
1
Chelsea FC 7 games · Avg 3.3 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-16 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-03-21 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-02-07 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Chelsea FC 2020-11-07 Chelsea FC 4–1 Sheffield United FC 2020-07-11 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Chelsea FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Sheffield United FC H 2–0 W
10 Dec Everton FC A 0–2 L
06 Dec Manchester United FC A 1–2 L
03 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 3–2 W
25 Nov Newcastle United FC A 1–4 L
12 Nov Manchester City FC H 4–4 D
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Chelsea FC A 0–2 L
09 Dec Brentford FC H 1–0 W
06 Dec Liverpool FC H 0–2 L
02 Dec Burnley FC A 0–5 L
25 Nov AFC Bournemouth H 1–3 L
12 Nov Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chelsea FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chelsea FC
Joao Pedro 3 G 3 A
Morgan Rogers 3 G 1 A
Cole Palmer 2 G 2 A
Pedro Neto 1 G
Romeo Lavia 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stamford Bridge!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Chelsea FC that had 414 games and scored 665 goals.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Auston Trusty suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 20' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-1-4-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Moises Caicedo made 341 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 42' The referee calls foul for James McAtee. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 47' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Conor Gallagher.
  • 53' Poor challenge from Conor Gallagher. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 54' A stunning finish from Cole Palmer — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 58' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. William Osula is hanging Andre Brooks on the field on 58 minute.
  • 61' GOAL! Nicolas Jackson scores on 61.
  • 63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gustavo Hamer.
  • 67' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Oliver Norwood on, Oliver McBurnie off on 67 minutes.
  • 69' It is a substitution in Chelsea FC team. Mykhailo Mudryk is replaced by Enzo Fernandez on 69 minute.
  • 74' Max Lowe catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
  • 75' The whistle greets Raheem Sterling as he departs to be replaced by Armando Broja.
  • 80' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. Gustavo Hamer has done his job and it is now time for Anis Ben Slimane to step up.
  • 85' Malo Gusto is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Ian Maatsen. He replaces Cole Palmer on 90 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mauricio Pochettino

Sheffield United FC Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tammy Abraham 3
David McGoldrick 3
Oliver McBurnie 2
Thiago Silva 2
Timo Werner 1
Jorginho 1
Antonio Rudiger 1
Mason Mount 1

Head to Head

2023-12-16 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-03-21 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-02-07 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Chelsea FC 2020-11-07 Chelsea FC 4–1 Sheffield United FC 2020-07-11 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC Form

2023-12-16 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC W 2023-12-10 Everton FC 2–0 Chelsea FC L 2023-12-06 Manchester United FC 2–1 Chelsea FC L 2023-12-03 Chelsea FC 3–2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W 2023-11-25 Newcastle United FC 4–1 Chelsea FC L 2023-11-12 Chelsea FC 4–4 Manchester City FC D

Sheffield United FC Form

2023-12-16 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC L 2023-12-09 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Brentford FC W 2023-12-06 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Liverpool FC L 2023-12-02 Burnley FC 5–0 Sheffield United FC L 2023-11-25 Sheffield United FC 1–3 AFC Bournemouth L 2023-11-12 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–1 Sheffield United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.92 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Chelsea FC to win 58% + Over 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC58% Draw23% Sheffield United FC19%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
42%
Chelsea FC or Sheffield United FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC41% Draw43% Sheffield United FC16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 23% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.